title: Dental practitioners' evaluation of the metal-resin and metal-ceramic technique in the treatment with fixed prosthetic restorations.
abstract: To collect information on the use of the metal-resin and the metal-ceramic technique, a questionnaire survey among general practitioners was carried out in Bergen, Norway. Of the 20 dentists (16% sample) randomly selected among the private general practitioners, 17 (85%) responded. The results indicated that 45% metal-resin and 55% metal-ceramic constructions were inserted. Metal-ceramic crowns were selected for their favorable esthetics, whereas metal-resin appliances were preferred because of their repair possibilities and good marginal adaptation. Most dentists (70%) claimed that metal-resin restorations have a better marginal adaptation than metal-ceramic constructions. Location in the mouth, the general periodontal condition, and evidence of wear in the remaining dentition also appeared to influence the selection of the type of tooth-colored veneered crown.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Berge
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gustavsen
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D003779:Denture Design; D003780:Denture Repair; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009664:Norway / Q000453:epidemiology; D012117:Resins, Synthetic / Q000737:chemistry; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D003776:Dental Porcelain